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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.20, 31,513.80 and 18,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.20, 31,513.80 and 18,546.80 is: 27,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.20 : 31,513.80 = 18,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.20/31,513.80 = 18,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.20x = 31,513.80 × 18,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.20x = 584,480,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,480,145.84/21,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,820.20

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